Konrak APL Single-Row Pendant Control Station
Single-row pendant control station for cranes. Five, seven or eight push buttons in a slim, ergonomic housing — mechanically interlocked, laser-engraved and sealed to IP65 for reliable day-to-day crane control.
Designed for safe, comfortable control
5, 7 or 8 buttons
Single-row layout covering the most common crane functions.
Mechanically interlocked
Opposite directions are mechanically interlocked to prevent conflicting commands.
IP65 · double insulated
Shock-proof, heat-resistant housing with double insulation.
Laser-engraved symbols
Symbols laser-marked to EN 60204-1 and FEM 9.941.
Single or double speed
Available for single-speed and multi-speed motors.
Clean cable entry
Rubber cable sleeve Ø9…24 mm for a tidy, protected connection.
Choose your button count
Available configurations, each with single-speed and multi-speed options.
Complete devices and do-it-yourself kit versions are available; configurations can be customised to your application.
APL technical data
| Application | Control circuits for cranes, hoists and machinery |
| Material | ABS · material group II · pollution class 3 |
| Protection class | IP65 double insulation (IEC/EN 60529) |
| Directions | Bi-directionality mechanically interlocked |
| Push buttons | Laser-engraved symbols (EN 60204-1 · FEM 9.941) · shock-proof & heat-resistant |
| Cable entry | Rubber cable sleeve Ø9…24 mm |
| Operating force | 4 N |
| Ambient temperature | Operating: −25 °C … +70 °C · Storage: −30 °C … +70 °C |
| Standards | IEC/EN 60947-5-1 · IEC/EN 60947-3 |
| Marking | CE · CCC · EAC |
| Contact blocks | PL0040 series · slow-break, double-gap, positive-opening NC |
| Rated insulation voltage (Ui) | 690 V |
| Rated impulse withstand voltage (Uimp) | 4 kV |
| Rated thermal current (Ith) | 16 A (enclosed: 10 A) |
| Rated operating current AC-15 | 24 V 16 A · 120 V 8 A · 240 V 6 A · 400 V 4.5 A · 690 V 1 A |
| Rated operating current DC-13 | 24 V 2 A · 110 V 0.4 A · 220 V 0.25 A |
| Conditional short-circuit withstand | 1000 A |
| Electric durability AC-15 | 1 A 1.5 M cycles · 2 A 0.5 M cycles · 3 A 0.25 M cycles |
| Terminals | M3.5 screw · 1–2 conductors 1…2.5 mm² |
| Housing (approx.) | Width ≈ 75 mm · depth ≈ 87 mm |
| Length (approx.) | ≈ 106 mm (5 buttons) · 140 mm (7) · 145 mm (8) |
| Reference | Dimensions are indicative — confirm against the current GA drawing |
Model code & contacts
| Model code | Function | Contacts |
|---|---|---|
| APL05 | 5 buttons · single speed | per function |
| APL05D2 / APL05D4 | 5 buttons · two speed (D2 / D4) | NO+NO |
| APL07 | 7 buttons · single speed | per function |
| APL07D2 / D4 / D6 | 7 buttons · two speed (D2 / D4 / D6) | NO+NO |
| APL08 | 8 buttons · single speed | per function |
| APL08D2 / D4 / D6 | 8 buttons · two speed (D2 / D4 / D6) | NO+NO |
Codes shown correspond to the Konrak range. Other or customised configurations are available on request.
Where the APL is used
EOT & bridge cranes
Hooking, lifting, lowering and long/cross travel control.
Gantry & jib cranes
Single-row control for gantry, track, jib and wall-mounted jib cranes.
Hoists & winches
Local control of hoists and construction-site winches.
Automation & machine control
Command and control of machines and processes.
Waste-disposal equipment
Control of machinery and equipment movements.
General handling
A versatile pendant for a wide range of handling tasks.
Safe, ergonomic, reliable
Slim & ergonomic
Single-row housing is light and easy to hold.
Safe by design
Mechanical interlock and positive-opening NC contacts.
| European directives | 2014/35/EU (LVD) · 2011/65/EU (RoHS) · 2015/863/EU |
| Product standards | EN 60947-1 · EN 60947-5-1 · EN ISO 13850 · EN 60204-1 · EN ISO 13849-1/-2 · EN 60529 |
| Symbols | EN 60204-1 · FEM 9.941 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the APL used for?
It provides local push-button control of control circuits on cranes, hoists and general machinery.
How many buttons are available?
This range covers 5, 7 and 8 push buttons in a single row.
Can it control double-speed motors?
Yes — the D2, D4 and D6 versions are configured for multi-speed motors.
What is the rated current?
The PL0040 contact blocks are rated 16 A (Ith) at 690 V (Ui).
Are the buttons safe?
Opposite directions are mechanically interlocked and the NC contacts have positive opening.
What protection class does it offer?
IP65 with double insulation.
Can it be customised?
Yes — symbol layouts and configurations can be customised to the application.
Need the right APL for your crane?
Tell us the number of functions, motor speed(s) and symbols you need — our engineers will recommend the exact configuration, and we can supply a sample or OEM version.
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